Informing the discussion around oil sands

Carbon Reduction

November 14, 2014

Reducing greenhouse gas emissions is a global issue, but the Climate Change and Emissions Management Corporation (CCEMC) is taking a local approach. The CCEMC is a not-for-profit organization that establishes or participates in funding initiatives and transformative technologies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and improve climate change adaption. Working with Alberta innovators, the CCEMC has also supported the connection of technologies and innovator expertise with cities around the world where this is a need.

October 17, 2014

Climate change is a global issue with some countries routinely singled out for blame. Although China’s emissions are increasing on a per-capita basis, reports show that Americans and Europeans continue to produce more CO2 emissions per average person. Future Tense shines the light on how lifestyle counts when tallying world CO2 emissions.

October 10, 2014

On September 23, leaders and high-ranking officials met with the UN in New York to discuss climate change. Inspired by this gathering, and the realized need to reduce CO2 emissions globally, the Economist offers The deepest cuts, a guide to the actions that have done the most to slow global warming.

May 7, 2014

We believe the key to a better future is listening to and understanding the perspectives of others. This week, we asked Wal van Lierop, CEO and Co-Founder of Chrysalix Energy Venture Capital, an early-stage cleantech venture capital firm, to share his thoughts on transitioning to a low carbon future and the role of traditional energy companies. We thank Wal for taking the time to answer our questions.

March 12, 2014

Some people following the ongoing pipeline debates are surprised to learn that the province of Alberta, sometimes maligned for its oil sands industry, has long had regulations in place to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.

January 22, 2014

We believe the key to a better future is listening to and understanding the perspectives of others. This week, we asked Michal C. Moore, Professor and Senior Fellow, The School of Public Policy, University of Calgary, to share his thoughts on the concept of 'unburnable carbon' — a term that refers to fossil fuel reserves that might, if combusted, cause dangerous climate change.

July 19, 2013

Canada’s oil sands companies continue to be under intense
scrutiny over its contribution to greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) which
currently account for 6.5 per cent of all Canadian GHG emissions. There are a number of
ways to reduce CO2 emissions – increasing energy efficiency through operational
and process changes, alternative energy, and carbon capture and storage (CCS).
CCS refers to the capture of CO2 emissions at the flue or stack and the long
term storage of these emissions in stable underground reservoirs.

But have you ever wondered how CO2 stays securely
underground? The CO2 Capture
Project has launched the CCS browser
to help the public learn more about CO2 capture and storage. The scientific
process is brought to life through animations on an interactive website
designed to explain everything you wanted to know, and more, about CCS.

Oil Sands Question and Response (OSQAR) is a blog created by Suncor Energy to support constructive dialogue about the oil sands. In our weekly posts, we talk about the energy industry, environmental impact, tailings management and reclamation, water management and the social and economic implications of oil sands development.

Our oil sands operations are near Fort McMurray, Alberta, where we recover bitumen from oil sands through mining and in situ operations. The bitumen from both operations is then upgraded to refinery-ready feedstock and diesel fuel. More about the where and the what of the oil sands can be found on our oil sands resource page.